Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Michael, the upcoming biopic charting the story of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Jackson is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, and Antoine Fuqua directs. The trailer features the famed singer in the studio with Quincy Jones (played by Kendrick Sampson). Songs featured include Thriller and Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.
The synopsis reads: “Michael explores the global superstar’s journey to become known to the world as the King of Pop, presenting an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
Pic also stars Miles Teller as Jackson’s attorney and adviser John Branca, Colman Domingo as his father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as his mother Katherine Jackson, Jessica Sula as his sister LaToya Jackson, Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Laura Harrier as pioneering music executive Suzanne de Passe and Kat Graham as Diana Ross.
The biopic is set to be released in theaters on April 24, 2026. There has been plenty of speculation about its release and delays, including reporting that the movie would be split in two, but no update on that today. The synopsis implies that the film won’t touch on any of the controversies that met the superstar later in life.
John Logan wrote the script. John Branca, Graham King and John McClain serve as producers. Justin Simen co-produces. David B. Householter serves as executive producer.
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